Steph Curry has one year remaining on his contract with the Golden State Warriors. That single fact reframes every free-agent decision the franchise faces this summer. This is not a rebuild or a retool — it is a last-chance assembly of a roster capable of sending the greatest shooter in NBA history out with one more championship run.

The most dramatic decision belongs to Draymond Green, who holds a $27.7 million player option and must choose between opting in for one final year alongside Curry or testing unrestricted free agency for the first time in his career. At 36, Green has slowed — his role is more cerebral than athletic at this stage — but his IQ, defensive versatility, and vocal leadership remain elite. Opting in is almost certainly the right move. Walking away to find a larger salary elsewhere would be a strange end to a Hall of Fame partnership.

Kristaps Porziņģis, acquired from Atlanta at the deadline in exchange for Jonathan Kuminga, is one of the most talented scoring big men in basketball when healthy. He helped the Boston Celtics win the 2023-24 title, and while injuries have continued to limit him, the Warriors are betting that a clean summer can get him right. His $30.7 million salary makes him one of the more expensive free agents on the board, but Golden State needs a legitimate offensive big alongside Curry and Jimmy Butler — once Butler returns from his knee injury — and Porziņģis is the best fit available.

Al Horford, 39, is nearing the end of a remarkable career. He arrived in Golden State bringing championship experience from his 2022 title run with the Boston Celtics and has been exactly what the Warriors needed in his role: a switchable defender and open-shot specialist. Whether he opts into his $6 million player option or re-signs at a similar number, keeping him in Golden State for one more season makes sense on both sides.

Gary Payton II has become a beloved, functionally irreplaceable piece of the Warriors’ defensive identity. His rim-running, back-cutting, and perimeter pressure fit the system perfectly, and the franchise likely cannot afford more than a minimum contract. Payton should return at that price. De’Anthony Melton, a solid veteran guard with a $3.5 million player option, should opt out and re-sign for up to $4.2 million using his Bird rights.

Pat Spencer, who played 66 games this season at 18.6 minutes per night and averaged 7.2 points, brings natural toughness and hustle that the Warriors’ bench relies on. He rounds out the roster and should return at a minimum deal.

Player	2025-26 Salary	Rights	Recommendation
Draymond Green	$27.7M (PO)	Full	Opt in
Kristaps Porziņģis	$30.7M	Full	Re-sign, 1-yr
Al Horford	$6M (PO)	Non-Bird	Opt in
Gary Payton II	$3.3M	Full	Re-sign minimum
De’Anthony Melton	$3.5M (PO)	Non-Bird	Opt out, re-sign
Pat Spencer	$857K	Full	Re-sign minimum

Golden State should prioritize continuity above all else this summer. This is Curry’s final contract season, which means the 2026-27 campaign is the last guaranteed opportunity for this group to compete for a title together. Keeping Green, re-signing Porziņģis on a team-friendly one-year deal, and retaining the bench core gives the Warriors the best chance to send Steph Curry out on his own terms.